वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
Vakratuṇḍa Mahākāya
Deity
ganesha
Verses
1
Recitation
~1 min
Best Day
Tuesday
This famous shloka is the most widely recited invocation to Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It is traditionally chanted at the start of any ceremony, journey, exam, or new venture — asking Ganesha to clear all impediments. The verse appears in the Brahmavaivarta Purana and is universally known across all Hindu traditions, north and south.
Shloka 1
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūrya-koṭi sama-prabha nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarva-kāryeṣu sarvadā
English meaning
O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty form, whose effulgence equals ten million suns — O Deva, please make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.
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When should I recite Vakratunda Mahakaya — Ganesha Vandana?
Best days: Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday. Best time: morning.
What language is this stotra in?
The original is in Sanskrit (or Awadhi for the Hanuman Chalisa). We provide it in Devanagari script, IAST transliteration for pronunciation, and English meaning for understanding.
How accurate is the text?
Each stotra is cross-validated against multiple published authoritative sources, listed on this page under "Sources verified against". If you spot any discrepancy from your tradition, please let us know.
How long does it take to recite?
Approximately 1 minute at a steady, devotional pace.
